Luxury Holidays

Lay back, put your feet up and prepare to be utterly indulged and pampered with these luxury escapes.

Highlights

A night in the new Wildlife Retreat at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo

Privileged access to the creatures of the bush – and the jungle – comes with luxe inclusions, expansive harbour views and a conscience.

Melbourne

Hotel Review: Shadow Play by Peppers, Southbank

When it comes to the age-old Sydney v Melbourne rivalry, I’ve always had my feet firmly fixed in Sydney’s camp. Being born and raised in Australia’s best city (sorry, Melburnians!) means that my loyalty has never wavered... until now.

The Whitsundays

Hotel review: Elysian Retreat, Whitsundays

It's the first 100 per cent solar-powered resort on the Great Barrier Reef and the newest to be built in the Whitsundays for years. But does Elysian Retreat stand up to its sustainability claims?

Australia

Review: Golden Door Elysia Health Retreat and Spa, Hunter Valley

Australia’s biggest retreat centre offers guests a renewed sense of health and vitality

Saffire Freycinet on Tassie's east coast.

Australia

12 of Australia’s greatest luxury lodges

Over the past decade these 12 luxurious lodges and hotels have changed the where and the way people stay in Australia (in no particular order) ...

Geelong

Hotel Review: Campbell Point House, Bellarine Peninsula

At the end of a majestic driveway, lined with some 10,000 hand planted trees, there is a gentle dip. A proud private estate stands tall in that dip, and it may just take your breath away. This is Campbell Point House.

NSW South Coast

Six quirky NSW South Coast stays you need to book

From tiny houses to luxury villas and safari-style tents, accommodation on the white-sand fringed south coast of New South Wales is totally unique. Here’s our pick.

Persian Garden,Celebrity Solstice. (cruises)

Australia

Celebrity Solstice review: what is life really like on board

Light, bright and big on options; it’s cruising, but not as you know it. Nikki Wallman jumps on board the Celebrity Solstice and revels in the elegance.